Apple pushes out iWork updates for iOS 9 and El Capitan

There’s also now the ability to preview docs on iOS and Android web browsers, making the service a touch more universal in approach. All three of the apps, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, have been updated with support for Slide Over, Split View, and Picture in Picture features on supported iPad models, a new Shortcut Bar on the iPad for quick access to formatting tools, support for new Multi-Touch gestures on the iPad, new keyboard shortcuts for use with external keyboards, and 3D Touch support.

Other notable tweaks and improvements in Apple’s refreshed iWork apps include VoiceOver support for navigating Pages, Keynote and Numbers for iOS and OS X by talking to your device; Handoff support for switching between iOS and OS X when working on an iWork document; and improved compatibility with Microsoft’s Office applications. The updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for both OS X and iOS are free. For example, there’s enhanced VoiceOver for doing things in Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, including adding comments, editing notes, and more.

Getting your Pages docs from here to there is even easier now. Applications don’t need to be explicitly updated to support the new feature, but developers can update apps to make better use of the varying amounts of screen space. There’s also a new way to share password-protected documents directly with an iCloud link.

For the iPad, Apple clearly has productivity in mind for Pages.

Updated file format – If you’ve tried to send a.pages or.key file to someone via Gmail or Dropbox, you know what a disaster that can be. These apps are made to allow all work related reports, presentations, and more to be done with complete ease through simple tap and touch. These apps can now be downloaded on iTunes for free for existing users, while new users can buy the apps for $9.99 each.